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Sunday, November 15th, 2026
W Exchange Ave &, S Peoria St (41st Street & Halsted Ave.), Chicago IL
5K
34–47°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run
Date: November 15, 2026
Location: W Exchange Ave & S Peoria St (41st Street & Halsted Ave.), Chicago, IL
For more details, visit the race website.
Event Overview
Join Us for the Annual Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run/Walk!
Celebrate community, health, and tradition with the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council at our annual 5K Turkey Run/Walk!
- Starting Point: Historic Union Stockyards Gate (41st Street & Halstead Ave)
- Route: Through the Stockyard Industrial Park and surrounding neighborhood
- Who: Fun for the whole family!
Race Packet Includes
- Commemorative race t-shirt:
- Timed bib:
- Medal:
Shakeout Run
Shakeout Run will be on November 14th with Daily Routine Run Club and Trinity Squad Fitness. Time is TBD.
Post-Race Celebration
After crossing the finish line, enjoy post-race treats including coffee, champurrado, tamales, and pan dulce — the perfect way to warm up and celebrate with the community!
Important Note
Please note that if you registered after Friday, October 30, 2026, your registration does not include a race t-shirt.
Thank you to Juan Carlos (Instagram: juan_el_deflin) for the video footage!
¡Únete a la Carrera/Caminata Anual de Pavo de 5K en Back of the Yards!
¡Celebra la comunidad, la salud y la tradición con el Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council en nuestra carrera/caminata anual de pavo de 5 kilómetros!
- Punto de inicio: El histórico Arco de los Union Stockyards (41st Street & Halstead Ave.)
- Recorrido: A través del Parque Industrial de los Stockyards y vecindarios cercanos
- Quiénes pueden participar: ¡Diversión para toda la familia!
El paquete de corredor incluye
- Camiseta conmemorativa del evento:
- Número con chip de cronometraje:
- Medalla:
La carrera de activación
La carrera de activación (*shakeout run*) se llevará a cabo el 14 de noviembre con Daily Routine Run Club y Trinity Squad Fitness. La hora está por confirmarse.
Celebración Post-Carrera
Al finalizar la carrera, disfruta de deliciosos antojitos como café, champurrado, tamales y pan dulce — ¡la manera perfecta de celebrar en comunidad!
Nota Importante
Tenga en cuenta que si se registró después del viernes 30 de octubre, su inscripción no incluye la camiseta de la carrera.
Gracias a Juan Carlos (Instagram: juan_el_deflin) por las imágenes de video!
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